Will County to host forum on opioids

The Will County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will host a substance abuse workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Joliet.

“From Darkness to Light” will include speakers from Chestnut Health Systems, naloxone training, and the “Hidden in Plain Sight” trailer from the Will County sheriff’s office.

Admission to the event is free but pre-registration is required.For more information and to register for the event at 1710 Carey St., visit www.willcountycoalition.com by Wednesday.

“Last year, Will County experienced 85 opiate overdose deaths,” Sheriff Mike Kelley said. “It is important that we educate as many people as possible about the dangers of opiate use and teach people how to administer naloxone, a lifesaving drug that reverse the effects of an overdose.”